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Oyintiloye seeks Tinubu’s intervention over worsening power supply
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo –A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has expressed concern over the declining electricity supply in Nigeria, describing it as a setback to ongoing power sector reforms.Speaking in Osogbo on Sunday, Oyintiloye noted that despite repeated assurances and reforms, the situation continues to deteriorate, leaving Nigerians facing increasing hardship.He…
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Nigeria’s security agencies working tirelessly to protect citizens — Information minister
The Federal Government has reassured Nigerians that security agencies are working tirelessly to protect citizens and prevent further attacks across the country. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, gave the assurance on Friday in an interview with the BBC’s Victoria Uwonkunda, addressing recent security concerns including the attack in Maiduguri. Idris dismissed claims that Nigeria’s security agencies had…
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Maiduguri incident not enough to halt Tinubu’s UK visit — Ex-foreign minister
A former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bolaji Akinyemi, has said the recent bombing in Maiduguri was not sufficient reason to halt President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to the United Kingdom. Tinubu undertook the two-day visit at the invitation of King Charles III, marking one of the highest levels of diplomatic engagement by the British monarchy and the first of such…
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US deploys drones, 200 troops to Nigeria for intelligence support — Report
The United States has deployed multiple MQ-9 drones alongside around 200 troops to Nigeria to provide intelligence and training support to the Nigerian military in its ongoing fight against insurgents across the northern region. The operation is strictly focused on surveillance and advisory support, with no US personnel embedded in frontline units and no drone airstrikes being conducted. “The U.S.…
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Nigeria–UK migration pact guarantees returnees benefits to personal belongings, others — Presidency
The Presidency has clarified that Nigerians to be returned from the United Kingdom under the Nigeria–UK Migration Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will be entitled to return with their legally acquired personal belongings and other safeguards designed to ensure their dignified treatment. In a statement issued on Saturday by the Special Adviser to the president on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga,…
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Tinubu celebrates Tony Elumelu, hails impact on African entrepreneurship
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian businessman and philanthropist Tony Elumelu on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as a leading figure in African enterprise. In a statement released on Saturday by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, the President praised Elumelu, who chairs Heirs Holdings, United Bank for Africa and Transcorp, for his resilience, commitment to excellence and strong belief…
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PHOTO NEWS: Tinubu reviews UK state visit clips after Eid, appreciates Nigerians in diaspora
President Bola Tinubu and his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, reviewing video clips from the President’s recent state visit to the United Kingdom after the Eid prayers at the President’s Lagos residence on Friday. According to Gbajabiamila, the President expressed appreciation to Nigerians in the diaspora who turned out in large numbers to honour their country during the visit, while…
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PHOTO NEWS: Eid-al-Fitr: Tinubu Prays for peace, urges unity, collective nation-building
President Bola Tinubu on Friday joined Muslim faithful for the Eid-el-Fitr prayers at the Dodan Barracks Eid Ground, where he prayed for peace, unity and collective responsibility in nation-building. Speaking with journalists after the prayers, the President urged Nigerians to uphold the values of patience, tolerance, charity and peaceful coexistence learnt during Ramadan and Lent, stressing that security and national…
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Eid-al-Fitr: Tinubu calls for unity, peace, religious values
President Bola Tinubu on Friday called on Nigerians to uphold unity, peace, and the core values of Ramadan as Muslims across the country celebrated Eid-al-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of fasting. The president made the appeal after observing the two-rakat Eid prayer at the Dodan Barracks Eid Ground, where he joined other Muslim faithful in prayers and…
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President Tinubu joins Nigerians at Dodan Barracks for Eid prayers
President Bola Tinubu has arrived at Dodan Barracks, Ikoyi, to participate in Eid prayers, marking the festive occasion alongside military personnel and citizens. The President and his wife, the First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, landed at the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, at 1.15 am, after his historic State Visit to the United Kingdom. He was…
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